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A printer is hardware. Software is the generic name for any computer program.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoAnything that you can physically touch or hold is called hardware. This includes computer mice, monitors, keyboards, and printers.
The digital programs you use on your computer are called software because you cannot touch them.
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∙ 15y agoprinter is a hardware device and an output device which works with the help of software
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∙ 9y agoHardware is a physical item, like a printer.
Software is non-physical i.e. a computer program that runs a printer.
Aida Khafagi
printers are hardware
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Printed is a hardware.
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Hardware
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Is a laser printer a hardware or software?
It is a software driven hardware device. Part of the laser printer hardware is an embedded computer (a computer that the user is usually not aware of) that runs the printer mechanism control software stored in ROM (software stored in ROM is usually called firmware, because it cannot be changed as easily as software stored in RAM). This printer mechanism control software coordinates the functions of all the hardware mechanism of the printer and is much smaller than custom designed logic circuits that would do the same thing without an embedded computer.
What is canon hardware or software?
Canon is a well-known camera, fax and printer manufacturer. These devices are hardware. The drivers for these devices are considered software.
Is internet games a software or a hardware?
Software. All program, including games, are considered software. The actual computer and its peripherals (printer, monitor, etc) are considered hardware.
Is a Microsoft Windows 7 considered hardware or software?
Windows 7 is software because you install it on the computer. Hardware is physical and you can touch it with your fingers. EG printer. A printer is hardware because you can touch it.
Which of the following consist of all hardware and software technology?
Hardware is hard, physical. Your hard drive is hardware, along with your screen, computer, mouse and printer. Software is programs that run on hardware. Microsoft Word, for example, is software. Hope this helps!
What are the two hardware components in a windows printing architecture?
Printer Server and the Printer DriverPrint Server and the Print Device. The printer driver is software based.
What is the process of setting up the software to work with the computer printer and other hardware components?
syncing
Is another word for program hardware?
No a program is software or application. Hardware are things like power supply, ram, printer, keyboard, mouse, etc.
What is a combination of hardware and software that allows computer users in an organization to share files and printer?
network
What is difference between software characteristics and hardware characteristics?
there are several difference between computer hardware and software .fundamental difference between hardware(keyboard,printer) is a physical device and software is instructions that given to the computer(window 2000,microsoft office )etc
How printer generates print?
All printers generate print, as printing is why we use a printer! Basically, data, with format instructions are sent to a printer from a computer, or similar device, and a printer translates the data and prints the results on paper. Apart from the hardware (printer, computer), software and printer drivers make the hardware work properly.
Is a driver considered hardware or software?
Yes, the driver is a software that allows computer and a device (e.g. printer) to communicate together and work properly.
